# Nano-JASMINE

> NAOJ satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q5966574](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5966574)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nano-JASMINE)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/nano-jasmine

## Summary
Nano-JASMINE is a Japanese artificial satellite developed by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ). It is part of the JASMINE satellite program and serves as a smaller-scale version of the larger Small-JASMINE satellite.

## Key Facts
- Nano-JASMINE is classified as an artificial satellite, a human-made object placed into orbit
- It is part of the JASMINE satellite program, with Small-JASMINE being its parent satellite
- The satellite has aliases in Japanese: ナノジャスミン and ナノ・ジャスミン
- It has a Freebase ID of /m/0dgscjc, referenced in publication dated 2013-10-28
- The satellite has Wikipedia presence in five languages: English, French, Japanese, Ukrainian, and Chinese
- Its Wikidata description identifies it as a NAOJ satellite

## FAQs
### Q: What is Nano-JASMINE?
A: Nano-JASMINE is a Japanese artificial satellite developed by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan as part of the JASMINE satellite program. It serves as a smaller-scale version of the Small-JASMINE satellite.

### Q: Who developed Nano-JASMINE?
A: Nano-JASMINE was developed by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ).

### Q: What is the relationship between Nano-JASMINE and Small-JASMINE?
A: Nano-JASMINE is part of the JASMINE satellite program, with Small-JASMINE being its parent satellite or larger counterpart.

## Why It Matters
Nano-JASMINE represents an important step in Japan's space-based astronomical observation capabilities. As part of the JASMINE program, it contributes to the country's efforts in infrared space astronomy and stellar mapping. The satellite demonstrates Japan's commitment to advancing space technology through smaller, more specialized missions that can complement larger projects. By developing Nano-JASMINE, NAOJ has created a platform for testing technologies and methodologies that may be scaled up for future missions, while also providing valuable scientific data in its own right.

## Notable For
- Being developed by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)
- Serving as a smaller-scale version of the Small-JASMINE satellite
- Having multilingual Wikipedia presence across five different languages
- Being part of the JASMINE satellite program for infrared space astronomy
- Having documented Freebase identification for cross-referencing in knowledge bases

## Body
### Technical Classification
Nano-JASMINE is classified as an artificial satellite, placing it in the category of human-made objects intentionally placed into orbit around Earth. This classification aligns with the 142 other entities sharing this classification in Wikidata.

### Program Context
The satellite is part of the JASMINE (Japan Astrometry Satellite Mission for Infrared Exploration) program, which focuses on infrared space astronomy. Within this program, Nano-JASMINE serves as a smaller-scale implementation compared to its parent satellite, Small-JASMINE.

### Naming and Identification
The satellite has multiple identifiers across different knowledge systems. In Japanese, it is known as ナノジャスミン or ナノ・ジャスミン. It also has a Freebase ID of /m/0dgscjc, which was referenced in a publication dated October 28, 2013.

### Information Availability
Nano-JASMINE has a documented presence across multiple Wikipedia language editions, including English, French, Japanese, Ukrainian, and Chinese, indicating international interest in this Japanese satellite project. The satellite's Wikidata description specifically identifies it as a NAOJ satellite, confirming its institutional origin.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013